. >> the new toll road was built with money from brussels, but cars are a rarity here. auditors say this motorways just one example of the many poor investments made across europe. >> funds -- many instances of funds not being used for the purposes for which they were designated. >> many say the purpose is to prevent dubious investments and ensure the eu spends its money as efficiently as possible. the budget amounts to 130 billion euros, and the largest% slice of the pie go to agriculture and fisheries. 1/3 spent on infrastructure, and the remainder goes on foreign policy, social affairs, and research. the european commission rejects criticism that funds have been misapplied or mismanaged and is seeking to deflect the blame. >> member states need to step up a bit more. they need to take their role more seriously in the management of eu funds. >> it is the 18th time in a row that you auditors have unearthed waste and errors in the eu budget. >> germany's database and an investigating potential terrorism suspects is back in the spotlight with critics saying that it is al